New traffic safety campaign launched to show physical impact of not using a seatbelt

Media Coverage Ohio

July 3, 2025

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lieutenant Govenor Jim Tressel and Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Any Wilson launched the "Hard Hitter" campaign which uses a sports reference to show the impacts of not wearing a seatbelt.

WFMJ (Youngstown, OH)

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